Add 4/32 and 8/6
1st number: 4/32, 2nd number: 1 2/6
4/32 + 8/6 is 35/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 6 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
4/32 = 4 × 3/32 × 3 = 12/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
8/6 = 8 × 16/6 × 16 = 128/96 - Add the two like fractions:
12/96 + 128/96 = 12 + 128/96 = 140/96 - 140/96 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 4/32 + 8/6 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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